While Congress works to put out their current fire, a potential government shutdown, another firefight is waiting in the wings: the Farm Bill. Dairy, cotton and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provisions will be the hub of debate around this bill.
On May 18, House lawmaker bickering over, among other things immigration and work requirements for SNAP recipients, led to a 213-198 vote defeat of a new farm bill. Read more
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Last week EPA officials proposed increasing the number of states authorized to use the weed killer Enlist Duo from the existing 15 states to a total of 34 states, action that appears to be contrary to a move last year to vacate the product’s registration because it potentially posed a risk[…]
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